GSD-2021-1000756 btrfs: fixup error handling in fixup_inode_link_counts
An error handling flaw in the btrfs filesystem may lead to system instability or denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000756?
GSD-2021-1000756 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 25 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
btrfs: fixup error handling in fixup_inode_link_counts
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.4.125 by commit 6d4da27bd9efdbdffbaf6aa12617a2b549a3b752, it was introduced in version by commit . For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000756?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000756?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000756 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000756 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000756 in the wild and no public exploit code.